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15 Best Historical Tours In Venice

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The 15 most popular historical tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.

15 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - Entering St. Mark’s Basilica: golden mosaics plus real security rules
Doge's Palace Tours, Gondola Rides, Historical Tours, Museums, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

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1.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Skip-the-line guided Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a shared gondola with app commentary and a VR history stop, all in 3.5 hours.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We enjoyed touring the Basilica and Doge Palace. There are audio guides available for purchase which would be a great option for someone who doesnt want a group tour. The Gondola ride was a little lack luster, it was dark by the time we took the ride so you couldnt really see the city and…”

2,478 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $129.40by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - St. Mark’s Square: How You Learn What You’re Looking At
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

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2.Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

A guided walk through St. Mark’s Square and Rialto, with VR history and an optional gondola ride. Great value for Venice orientation.

★ 4.2

“Amazing, our guide was extremely experienced and was very kind with us! Its the best tour we could have picked! I actually cant remember the name of the guide but if you are reading this...Im the peruvian guy with his british girlfriend and thanks for everything!! Amazing tour!”

1,873 reviews1 - 2.5 hoursFrom $14by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket - Skip-the-Line Tickets: Fast Entry, Still Some Time Needed
Historical Tours, Museums, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

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3.Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

Skip the line to St Mark’s Bell Tower, ride to 98 meters, then pair it with a History Gallery and VR time trip in Venice.

★ 4.3

“It was very easy to exchange the voucher for a ticket at the Venice tours office. There office was easy find. There we had VR tour of past Venice which was very good and a lovely free guide book as well. The ticket was skip the line and we went straight through and into the…”

910 reviews1 hourFrom $44by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - Palazzo Ducale: art, politics, and the Last Judgment moment
Doge's Palace Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

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4.Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

Skip-the-line guided tour linking Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, and optional Bell Tower views, plus VR history.

★ 5.0

“Lucia was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were able to gain quick access to the basilica and palace. Do this in the morning if you can to avoid the heat and crowds!”

586 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $116.70by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Venice: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket - Price and timing: how to plan around opening hours and the Venice Access Fee
Historical Tours, Museums, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket

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St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery - The meeting point experience: voucher vs. ticket, and why timing is everything
Guided, Historical Tours, Museums, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

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Venice, Submarine Enrico Dandolo and Naval History Museum - Boarding the Enrico Dandolo: control room and torpedo chamber
Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice, Submarine Enrico Dandolo and Naval History Museum

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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery - Inside the palace: what you’ll actually see (and why it matters)
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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

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8.Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tour with a live guide, plus Museo Correr and St Mark’s Square museums access for a smart Venice power-play plan.

★ 4.0

“Our guide Gloria was excellent. She knew the Doge’s Palace inside out. She also had a deep understanding and knowledge of Italian, Venetian and European history so really brought to life what was happening at any given time and why. Excellent Guide and Great tour! Highly recommend.”

62 reviewsFrom $65.34by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat - The Lagoon Route: Wetlands, Channels, and What You’ll Actually Look For
Cruises & Boat Tours, Historical Tours, Lagoon Island Tours (Murano, Burano & Torcello), Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle - Your 1.5-hour itinerary in real Venice time
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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

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10.Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

Paint Venice with Nicola in Dorsoduro: small-group watercolor coaching, quiet canal views, and a handcrafted bookmark in 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“My 17-year old loved learning the art of watercolor from Nicola! He was very thorough, patient and precise in his instruction and gave her a solid introduction. The spot he chose was quiet, shaded and beautiful. It was a truly special experience to be making art in this beautiful city with a professional artist!”

45 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.03by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace - Stop 1: Casa di Marco Polo outside, plus Malibran Theatre sights
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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

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12.Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

Ducal Venice walking tour to St. Mark’s and Castello with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, admissions included, headsets, and optional Correr visits.

★ 4.5

“Amazing, informative and captivating guide, Ilaria, lead this brilliant walking tour including San Marco square, Basilica, Doge’s Palace and prisons. Book now, you will not regret!!”

22 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $112.82by Venice Events srl

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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience - Priority ticket reality check: where line-skipping can still have two lines
Historical Tours, Museums, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

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13.Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

Skip the line at St Mark’s Campanile, then do the History Gallery and VR Gondola Yard stop for iconic Venice views in 1 hour.

★ 3.5

“1. VIATOR PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION about this activity. There is NO history museum or 3D movie. I asked several staff members and the security guards in the area on site at the Bell Tower. This is an OVERPRICED entry ticket for an elevator ride. 2. Skip the line - what line? We could have just…”

20 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $45.27by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets - San Giovanni Crisostomo: Bellini, Tullio Lombardo, and Marco Polo Money
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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

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14.Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

Art and legend unfold on a 2-hour Venice walk: Rialto, Bellini churches, Marco Polo’s home, and San Marco with Doge’s Palace.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide never showed up! It wasted part of our day and now we’re trying to get a refund. I tried messaging through the Viator app but never got a reply. I finally found a phone number and reached the tour operator.”

20 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $83.00

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two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art - Basilica di San Marco: the rules that can make or break your visit
2-Hour Experiences, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice, Walking Tours

two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

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15.two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

Two hours from Rialto to San Marco with local guide Alessandro: Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Acqua Alta, Colleoni, and priority San Marco entry.

★ 5.0

“Alessandro was an amazing tour guide whose passion for the city and intimate knowledge of its art, architecture, and history made our experience incredible. His command of English, knowledge of how to get around efficiently, and his sincRead more”

14 reviewsFrom $139.93by Tour Leader in Venice

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